Marriott Signs First Executive Apartments in Australia

(23 Mar 2022, 14:46 +07)  Marriott has signed an agreement with Sunnyland Investment Group to open the first Marriott Executive Apartments in Australia.

Located in St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, the 180-key all-suite hotel will be part of a mixed-use development comprising approximately 244 fully residential apartments with premium amenities and services.

Construction of the $170 million project is due to commence in 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-2026.

Marriott Executive Apartments Melbourne

“We are thrilled to work with Sunnyland Investment Group to bring Marriott Executive Apartments to Australia, which will provide an elevated accommodation experience for business and leisure travellers looking for an extended stay with all the comforts they expect from Marriott International,” said Richard Crawford, Vice President, Hotel Development, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific for Marriott International.

The apartments will be located at 472-474 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, just three kilometres from Melbourne CBD.

With parkland bordering either side of the precinct, the site offers close proximity to corporate and leisure demand generators in Melbourne including the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Crown Casino, Royal Botanic Gardens and St Kilda Beach.

The property will feature studios, 1-bedroom and dual key apartments with separate sleeping, living and working areas, as well as gourmet kitchens.

Sean Hunt, Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific for Marriott International, said, “This signing further underscores our long-term commitment in strengthening our footprint in Australia. Despite the challenges our industry has faced over the last 25 months, we have opened W Melbourne, Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, and Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens, adding three hotels to Melbourne this year – bringing our total number of hotels in Melbourne to eight.”

Marriott International currently operates 27 hotels in Australia across 12 brands including The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, W Hotels, Westin, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Autograph Collection, Four Points, Courtyard, Element, and Aloft Hotels.